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Left: One of the Master's Houses in Dessau-this one was occupied by Klee and Kandinsky. Below: Staircase
painting at Bauhaus University in Weimar (top) and the ADGB Trade Union School in Bernau (bottom).

Weimar

Dessau, a small post-industrial city, is the
destination most closely associated with the
innovative Bauhaus movement. Here, it's a
Bauhaus feast for the eyes, as it's home to the
exquisite UNESCO-ranked Bauhaus Building,
which opened in 1926 and became the icon of
Classical Modernism. Visitors will be met with
glass walls that create a "transparent facade,"
projecting balconies, and a cubic building, and
they'll have the opportunity to walk through
the dormitories that were once home to
Bauhaus students. In fact, those interested in
spending the night in one of the dorm rooms
amongst the ghosts of Bauhaus past, have an
opportunity to do so (40 euros per night sgl,
or 55 euros dbl). It's in this complex, too,
where the famed experimental Bauhaus style of
dancing-where students donned funky masks
and danced in an eccentric style-flourished:
It was a way for students to free their mind,
search for adventure and take risks in front of
others, thus freeing their creative inhibitions.
Dessau is also where visitors will be able to
see the four Master's Houses, which are located
in a small pine-tree wood and are part of the
UNESCO Bauhaus collection. These houses
were home to the likes of Gropius, artist
Oskar Schlemmer, Wassily Kandinsky and Paul
Klee. Gropius created the homes within the
wooded setting and left them a stark white so
that the trees' playful shadows function as a
design element.
Set to open in the city-center in fall 2019,
the Bauhaus Museum Dessau will be home
to architectural drawings, photos, graphics,
paintings and stageworks, as well as objects
from everyday life such as furniture, lamps
and textiles. It will be the centerpiece of
connectivity for the city's many Bauhaus
buildings, such as the UNESCO-ranked and
must-visit Houses with Balcony Access and
Employment Office.
Where to Stay: For Bauhaus aficionados, the
best hotel pick is the cozy Hotel 7 Saulen,
right across the street from the Master's
Houses. It's a family-run property and quite
charming, with cozy rooms and a delightful
breakfast spot.
Restaurant Pick: A must is dinner at the
Bauhaus-designed Kornhaus restaurant,
overlooking the Elbe River. It features a semicircular front building that's closed in with a
glass wall, making it ideal for those who want
to take in a sunset over the riverscape.

This is where Bauhaus was born, and come
2019 it will be home to one of the world's
most comprehensive Bauhaus museums.
This lovely, enchanting town, home to
German writer Goethe, will be celebrating
the centenary with parties, performances and
exhibitions, as well as the opening of the
bauhaus museum weimar. The latter will open
on April 5 and will be home to a thematic
presentation of the Bauhaus collection-it's
an expansive space with multiple floors that
will have visitors in awe around every corner.
This will undoubtedly be a must for any
Bauhaus fan.
Weimar, too, is where one must take a
detour to the Bauhaus University, where it all
began, so to speak. Must-sees are the famous
staircase by Henry van de Velde; Schlemmer
paintings; and a replica of the Director's
Office designed by Walter Gropius in 1923.

Where to Stay: With stupendous views over
rolling hills and the songs of chirping birds
heard all around, the adorable Romantik
Hotel Dorotheenhof Weimar is a top choice.
Once owned by a cavalry captain, the property
has a quirky vibe and lovely, inviting rooms.
Recommend clients eat breakfast on the
spacious summer terrace.
Restaurant Pick: The delightful Inn at 1915
serves Thuringia home-style cooking and is a
great way to top off a day exploring Weimar. ■
Contact Information
Bauhaus Centenary: bauhaus100.de/en/bauhaus-100/occasion
Dessau: visitdessau.com/homepage.html
German National Tourist Board: germany.travel
Hotel 7 Saulen: hotel-7-saeulen.de
Lindner Hotel Am Ku'damm: lindner.de/en
Romantik Hotel Dorotheenhof Weimar:
wellnesshotel-weimar.de/en
Weimar: weimar.de/bauhaus

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Dessau

http://www.bauhaus100.de/en/bauhaus-100/occasion http://www.visitdessau.com/homepage.html http://www.hotel-7-saeulen.de http://www.lindner.de/en http://www.wellnesshotel-weimar.de/en http://www.weimar.de/bauhaus

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